Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States warns foreign social media influencers and content creators that monetising content created while in the country on a tourist visa can lead to immigration penalties, including deportation. Multiple outlets report that the warning targets creators who attend the tournament and record, produce, or post content in the United States while holding visitor status. The guidance indicates that earning income tied to such activities may be treated as work not permitted under a tourist visa. The outlets present the notice as a reminder that visa rules govern what activities can be carried out during a visit, and that violating those rules can trigger enforcement actions. The reports do not specify any particular influencer cases, but frame the warning as precautionary guidance ahead of the event. Both sources describe the message as coming from the US and as specifically linked to content recorded and posted during the World Cup period while the creator remains on a tourist visa.